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“Things come apart so easily when they have been held together with lies.” quote by Dorothy Allison
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“Things come apart so easily when they have been held together with lies.”

Dorothy Allison

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Lies hold things together temporarily, but when revealed they cause easy collapse and loss.

In simple terms: Lies make things fragile.

Key Takeaway

Seek honesty to build lasting foundations.

Themes

truth deception fragility relationships integrity

Mood

somber cautious

Type

advisory reflective

When to use this quote

  • marriages
  • business partnerships
  • friendships
  • team projects

Key Concepts

ethics psychology systems

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is honesty essential?
  • How do you rebuild after deception?
A Different Perspective

Some lies may be protective.

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